Even a Diamond can be shattered... After the owner of a security company is murdered, his sharp-edged wife goes on the run. Forced to abandon everything she holds dear - her home, her friends, her job in special ops - she builds a new life for herself in England. As Ashlyn Hale, she meets Luke, a handsome local who makes her realise just how lonely she is. Yet, even in the sleepy village of Lower Foxford, the dark side of life dogs Diamond's trail when the unthinkable strikes. Forced out of hiding, she races against time to save those she cares about. But is it too little, too late? **WARNING** If you want sweetness and light and all things bright, Diamond's not the girl for you. She's got sass, she's got snark, and she's moody and dark, As she does what a girl's got to do. Thanks to my awesome readers for taking Pitch Black to #1 on the Mystery/Thriller Hotlist!

THANK YOU, Wattpad, for the HQ Love Watty Award! Concept: A mysterious young woman flees from her troubled past only to discover it is impossible to escape THE SECRET that haunts her. *PLEASE NOTE: This story was originally inspired by the movie "Sleeping With the Enemy". * * * * * "I would never, Steven," she promised, turning away from him in an attempt to protect herself. "I know you wouldn't," he screamed. Cupping her chin in his hand, he forced her to look at him. "Because I would kill you." His words hung heavy in the air. Sarah's heart sank into her stomach. No matter how many times she'd heard the menacing phrase, she could never get used to it. It had the same affect on her as the first time he'd thrown the ugly words in her face. The familiar sting of bile rose in her throat, and she knew she would deplete the contents of her stomach once she was locked in the safety of their master bath. 'If I make it through this time,' she agonized. Her biggest fear was that one day he would really lose his temper with her. Who knew what would happen then? *This story is an unedited first draft. Top Ranks: Action #1, Mystery and Thriller #1 *This story contains scenes of abuse and may be disturbing to some readers. While the characters are fictional, domestic violence is a serious issue that many people across the world face. If you or someone you know is the victim of abuse, please seek help immediately. Notice: This document is not authorized for upload or use with artificial intelligence systems or platforms. Any attempt to upload, analyze, or process this content using AI technology is strictly prohibited.

Aurelia Hargrave - a, not-so-ordinary, twenty-four year old girl who thrives on illegal Street racing and has all her hearts for the elfin little ones in her NGO - Child Care Centre, which she has been running since the age of eighteen. Weird combination? Well there is nothing in her life which is basic-bland-normal. Loosing her father in a heart attack when her mother ran away with another man, she was left with nothing but emptiness which echoed in her brain like the chains in a dungeon. She spends countless nights looking over the city at night, brooding about her existence, her life. Does she even belongs to this world or is just an acquaintance? And she hasn't found an answer yet. She is shattered and scarred, walls so high that even she cannot see over them. She is a weak hearted person who has build enduring and impenetrable walls around her because she doesn't trust anyone, maybe not even herself. Theodore Raymond-a twenty-seven year old remorseless steely CEO of Raymond Corporation, have had a rough childhood bearing the brutal assault of his father who aimed to make him the best businessman of the New York city, which he successfully is now. He is fierce and stony hearted soul playing with all the powers of the world resting on his finger tips. He has women throwing themselves at him but he believes that he has other important business to attend to than undignified discreditable damsels. He respects women and stands confidently as a "man" who above these cheap entertainment. He loves his family deep within his core but his heart isn't open for stray, idiotic human beings.

[WRITTEN IN ENGLISH] Rachel Cartwright-Johnson and Joseph Johnson were married for 3 years. Nevertheless, everything has changed when she saw Joseph having sex with her half-sister. Without hesitations, she immediately left them alone to pack her things and let her divorce papers be sent to him. But what will happen if they've encountered each other after 8 years? Everything changed for the past years, but will the past bind them together once again when the secret of Rachel come out? Date Started: November 29, 2015 Date Ended: May 2, 2018